An Logo-animated helicopter can be used to investigate the concepts of variables, and of reflections and y as a function of x on the coordinate grid. The first Logo animation of a helicopter flying ba...More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...

This is an extended Logo investigation of probabilities and of modeling real-life situations: that of a 1 and 1 shooter in basketball, and the expected probabilities arising from past performance.More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...

This problem could be used in varying degrees with 6th graders through high school. It encourages students to use good problem-solving heuristics. Logo is used to extend this problem and to encourage ...More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...

As part of an Honors project, a pre-service teacher relates how she worked with three seventh grade students to see if the balance applets would give students a deeper understanding of algebraic equat...More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...

A collection of illustrated concepts including problems for students to work out, and standalone word problems. Includes automated feedback. Pre- and post-tests, answer sheets, additional help, tools,...More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...

This mathlet allows you to solve simple linear equations through the use of a balance beam. Unit blocks (representing 1s) and X-boxes (for the unknown, X), are placed on the pans of a balance beam.More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...

The user reviews definitions of important algebra terms. After viewing further explanations and some examples, users can interactively test their understanding of the definitions of important algebra...More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...

The user reviews like terms and how to group like terms together in expressions. After viewing examples, users can interactively practice matching expressions on one side with expressions on the othe...More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...

The user reads about the definition of an equation, the use of variables, and how to write an equation from a sentence. Examples are given as well as an online quiz to practice the skill of matching a...More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...

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